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Device Tracker uses your iPhone's Bluetooth hardware to detect nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. After a scan it displays all discovered devices with an estimated distance and signal strength. You can save devices to "My Devices" for quick re-scanning, and set up notifications to alert you when a saved device comes into or goes out of range.
A few things to check:
Yes, this is expected behaviour. Distance is estimated from Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI), which is affected by:
For best results use the real-time signal strength percentage and the animated indicator rather than the numerical distance alone — move steadily in one direction and watch whether the signal increases or decreases.
Check each of the following in order:
The device detail screen is a premium feature. If you have already purchased a subscription and are still seeing the paywall, try the following:
A 3-day free trial is available on Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly plans for new subscribers. To start a trial, tap any device in the list and choose a plan on the subscription screen.
Subscriptions are managed through Apple. To cancel:
You keep access to premium features until the end of the current billing period. Cancellation takes effect at the next renewal date — you will not be charged again.
All billing is handled by Apple. Refund requests must be submitted directly to Apple:
We do not have access to your payment details and cannot process refunds directly.
Open Device Tracker, tap any device to reach the subscription screen, then tap Restore Purchase at the bottom of the screen. Make sure you are signed in to the same Apple ID that was used for the original purchase. Your premium access will be reinstated at no additional charge.
Device Tracker supports 14 languages: English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Swedish, and Turkish.
To change the language, tap the settings gear icon in the app and select Languages. The change takes effect immediately without restarting the app.
Tap the settings gear icon and use the M / FT toggle to switch between metres and feet. The preference is saved automatically and applies to all distance displays across the app.
On the main device list, swipe left on the device row and tap the red Delete button. You can also remove a device from within its settings screen by tapping Delete from My Devices.
If your issue is not covered above, please email us and include:
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